St. Thomas Episcopal Church, College Station, TX

Join the St. Thomas Music Ministry this evening for Evensong.

🎉Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4, come to St. Thomas for food, fellowship, formation, friends, and faith!

5:15 p.m. - A Minor Miracle is back for rehearsals
5:45 p.m. - Dinner - The church is providing taco meat and tortillas. Please bring a side, salad, or dessert to share with everyone!
6:15 p.m. Evensong, Jr. Youth Group, Fun & formation for kindergarten through fourth-grade youth, and childcare for children aged four years and below.

Check out September at St. Thomas! In addition to these events, each week, you can join us for:

📌Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer and Book Discussion
📌Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - Coffee and Conversation at Minuti
📌Thursday at 6:00 p.m. - Bell Choir Rehearsal
📌Thursday at 7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir Rehearsal

Happy Labor Day, and thank you all for your hard work within the St. Thomas community and worldwide. The church offices will be closed today, Monday, September 2. We will be back Tuesday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m.

Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost - September 1, 2024

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

There are two opportunities to worship at St. Thomas today. Please join us at 8:00 a.m. in the chapel for Holy Eucharist Rite I or the main sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite II. The service at 10:30 a.m. includes the St. Thomas Music Ministry featuring the Adult Choir.

There will be pastries and coffee in the Parish Hall at 8:45 a.m.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Kick-off Sunday was amazing!

Here's our breakfast schedule for September:

September 1, 8, 15, & 29 - Donuts, coffee and juice
September 22 - Full Breakfast

If you want to participate in the breakfast hospitality, contact Kammy in the church office.

Thank you for coming for a fun First Supper last night!

Beginning September 4, we will resume all Wednesday events at St. Thomas.

We will start with A Minor Miracle at 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:45 p.m. and Jr. Youth Group. We will wrap up the evening with Evensong beginning at 6:15 p.m. Children in grades 4 through kindergarten will have activities with Wendy and Kylee. The nursery is open for children aged four years and below.

Get excited! Wednesday night supper is back tonight! We can't wait to see everyone for hamburgers and hotdogs at 5:45 p.m. Please bring a side, salad, or dessert to share!

On September 4, we will return to all the regularly scheduled programs—The Minor Miracles Rehearsal, Jr. Youth Group, Adult programs, and programs for kids aged 4 to 4th grade.

The Wonderland of Music was amazing!

The Front Porch Book Group - Beginning Monday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m. in the library at St. Thomas.

We create a safe place for being real. We talk, tend to the soul, find fellowship and acceptance, and look for God in our world and in each other.

The group will read Joan Chittister's The Rule of Benedict. Copies are available in the church office.

The First Supper of our new season of Wednesday night dinners is THIS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28! Dinner is served at 5:45 p.m. We will be grilling up some delicious hamburgers and hotdogs. You bring the sides, salads, and desserts to complement our meal!

We have missed everyone!

Kick-off Sunday!

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 25, 2024

Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

This Sunday, we kick off a new season at St. Thomas and celebrate the return of football! There will be TWO waterslides, face painting, a tailgate lunch, and a ministry fair after the 10:30 a.m. service. Please join us!

The St. Thomas Wonderland of Music was magical and fun! Thank you to Susan and James, along with their guests and helpers, for allowing youth to explore, create, and make music!

Kick-Off Sunday - August 25

We are excited to kick off a new season at St. Thomas of ministry, formation, serving, and fellowship, including a new football season! Pull out your favorite football team colors and come to church!

There will be TWO waterslides, face painting, a tailgate lunch, and the ministry fair! We are so excited to celebrate a new season with you all and to share all our plans!

Joining the Bell Choir provides tools for reducing stress- making music, forming community and petting a dog! Sign up this Sunday at Kick-off Sunday! No experience necessary!

Join the St. Thomas Music Ministry for Evensong on Wednesday, September 4. Dinner will be at 5:45 p.m. Evensong will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for both or just Evensong.

Save the date! Details and sign-up will be released in November! We cannot wait!!

Folie à Deux - A Concert for Two Pianos
Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Save the date for this brilliant concert featuring Susan Lapeyre and Cheryl Amelang. More details are coming soon!

The First Supper is next Wednesday, August 28, at 5:45 p.m.

Are you ready for a new year of food, friends, formation, fun, and faith? We are and cannot wait to see everyone! Please bring a side, salad, or dessert to complement our meal!

Thanks to the Brown family for updating and rehanging the Eagle Scout plaque.

Kick-Off Sunday is August 25! Join us as we roll into one special tailgate celebration of our Rally Day, Ministry Fair, and Spirit Sunday!

What does this mean for your Sunday? First, wear your favorite football team's gear to church for Spirit Sunday to celebrate the return of football season! In between services, join us in the Parish Hall for the Ministry Fair. This is your opportunity to learn how to serve, engage in fellowship, and get information on our lifelong formation programs.

After the service at 10:30 a.m., there will be TWO WATERSLIDES, face painting, and lunch with all your favorite tailgate foods!

The Front Porch Book Group creates a safe place for being "real." We talk, tend the soul, find fellowship and acceptance, and look for God in our world and each other. The next book is The Rule of Benedict by Joan Chittister and will begin on Monday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m. Books are available in the church office.

Our Godly Play begins September 22. Here's a way for you to bring Godly Play home!

I want to leave enough room in my heart
For the unexpected
For the mistake that becomes knowing
For knowing that becomes wonder
For wonder that makes everything porous
Allowing in and out
All available light
-A Permeable Life by Carrie Newcomer

Experience the extraordinary gift of wondering!

Text "WONDER" to (833) 359-7488 and receive a weekly reflection from Godly Play that you can explore with your family or on your own. These prompts help you pause, contemplate on the past week, and set a fresh, intentional tone for the days ahead.

Whether you’re gathering around the dinner table or enjoying a quiet moment with your morning coffee, these reflections offer a simple way to connect more deeply with yourself, your loved ones, and your faith.

Wonder with us and start the week with a spirit of awe and curiosity.

Support Camp Allen's mission by attending their annual fundraiser in Houston on October 3.

HEY HOUSTON!! It's Homecoming season, so throw on your letterman jacket and we'll see you October 3rd at the Revaire! Starry Nights the most fun way to spend the evening while cheering on Camp Allen's mission. Funds raised at the event support our Summer Camp and Discovery programs and provide scholarship to over 1,000 kids each year. Get your tickets while they last - campallen.org/starrynights

New Small Groups

Father Korey will introduce new fellowship small groups on September 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

These small groups will meet four times from September 2024 through May 2025: September 15, December 1, January 19, and May 4. Small group assignments will be announced the week of September 9. The families participating will commit to meeting anytime on those dates.

The small groups will offer opportunities for building relationships outside of our usual worship and formation gatherings. The hope is that people will enjoy gathering simply to enjoy each other's company.

If you are interested in participating, please get in touch with the church office at 979-696-1726. If you are curious but want more information before committing, join Father Korey on September 8 as he explains more about the small groups. You will have an opportunity to sign up then.

Sights & Sounds of Sunday at St. Thomas! 1. New little choir members. 2. Football is back on the green. 3. The Gathering Tree 4. More football!

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 18, 2024

Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Join us for worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Coffee and pastries are available at 8:45 a.m., and light snacks are served after the 10:30 a.m. service.